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Chautauqua County police agencies have participated in the New York State STOP-DWI Fourth of July, 2025-2026 High Visibility Engagement Campaign. The campaign began Thursday, July 2, 2026, and continued through Sunday, July 5, 2026. This event is funded by a 2025-2026 grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and is part of a national High Visibility Engagement Campaign effort. In Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Sheriff, municipal law enforcement agencies, and New York State Police vigorously enforced laws related to driving while impaired. They work together to reduce the number of impaired driving injuries and deaths, with special emphasis on driving while impaired by either alcohol or drugs.

The agencies participated in the state-wide High Visibility Engagement Campaign during Fourth of July resulted in a total 2 DWI Arrests, 1 Other Arrest, 103 vehicle stops, and 6 vehicles detained for secondary screening. “Removing intoxicated drivers from Chautauqua County roadways is one of our top priorities,” said Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone. “If you choose to drink, don’t drive. Impaired drivers not only put themselves in danger, they threaten everyone who shares the road with them.”

The Chautauqua County STOP-DWI Program is funded by drinking and driving fines collected from convicted drunk drivers.

Dontriel Jordan Jay Cook, 21(M), of Falconer, was charged with Harassment in the 2nd Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree on July 12, 2026. The Town of Ellicott Police responded to a domestic dispute in progress where it is alleged that Cook struck the victim in the face and damaged property in the home while the victim was holding a child in their arms. Cook was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail. Cook is due to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to answer to the charge(s).

Caleb E Dellahoy, 18, of Falconer, was charged with Harassment in the 2nd degree, Obstruction of Governmental Admin in the 2nd Degree and Disorderly Conduct on July 13, 2026, at 12:50PM. The Town of Ellicott Police responded to a fight where it is alleged Dellahoy was outside of the FALCONER HOTEL allegedly punching the victim outside of the entrance. Dellahoy was issued an Appearance Ticket. Dellahoy is due to appear in the Town of Ellicott court at a later date to answer to the charge(s).

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 12:55pm, Deputies from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Chautauqua Fire Department, and Chautauqua County EMS responded to Chautauqua-Stedman Rd. in the Town of Chautauqua for reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist. Through investigation, Deputies found that the operator of the vehicle, Levi J Graham, 19, of Ashville, NY, failed to safely pass a bicyclist while traveling south on Chautauqua-Stedman Rd.

The bicyclist was identified as Mary V Hustead, 78, of Chautauqua, NY. Hustead was flown from the scene by Mercy Flight to UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. where she later died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Graham was charged with New York State Vehicle and Traffic section 1122-A for failing to safely pass a bicyclist. Graham will answer to the charge in the Town of Chautauqua Court at a later date.